While the RTI T2 may look costly at first blush, it delivers true value. It is an extremely powerful system with professional level software and can provide solid, unambiguous control over your video system. Having a solid remote control system will allow you to focus on the enjoyment of good video and audio, and not get frustrated over an erratic remote system. The T2 system is worth every penny. Listen to your installer and get it done right the first time--that is, use the power status sensing modules. You will not regret it! I went down the Pronto/Marantz path first--learned a great deal about IR and RF, but never had good control over my system.